Photos: Bulldogs hold on to beat Kentucky

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Photos: Bulldogs hold on to beat Kentucky

AJC photos from the Georgia at Kentucky game on Nov. 19, 2022.

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart waves to fans as he leaves the football field after Georgia defeated Kentucky 16-Saturday. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) greets quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) as they celebrate their win against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) greets Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after their NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) celebrates with fans after their win against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs fans cheer the football team after their win against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) leaves the football field after Georgia beat Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kentucky's head coach Mark Stoops (left) and Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shake hands after Georgia beat Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) is tackled by Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Trevin Wallace (32) on a run during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs after a catch during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) celebrates a defensive stop on a fourth and one during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) makes an interception during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) returns an interception during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) intercepts a pass intended for Kentucky's wide receiver Barion Brown (2) during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) gets stopped short of a first down by Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) during the first half of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) leaps over Kentucky's defensive back Zion Childress (11). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) hits a field goal during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) kicks his third field goal as quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) holds during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats of an NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs as Kentucky's linebacker Trevin Wallace (32) tries to stop him from behind. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans get bundled up as they wait for players taking the field before their game against Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kentucky's wide receiver Barion Brown (2) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) eludes a tackle by Kentucky's defensive back Keidron Smith (1). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kentucky's defensive tackle Jamarius Dinkins (center) reacts during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kendall Milton (2) gets tackled by Kentucky's defensive back Zion Childress (11). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) gets tacked by Kentucky's linebacker Trevin Wallace (left) and Kentucky's defensive back Carrington Valentine (14). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart instructs during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kentucky's head coach Mark Stoops can’t hide his frustration as he appeals to a referee during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kentucky's tight end Jordan Dingle (85) drops the ball as he gets tackled by Georgia's defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) breaks away for a go-ahead touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) breaks away for a go-ahead touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart communicates with players during their game against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during their game against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) tries to stop Kentucky's quarterback Will Levis (7) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kenny McIntosh (6) eludes a tackle by Kentucky's defensive back Zion Childress (bottom) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kentucky's running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) gets tackled by Georgia's linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) and defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kentucky's running back JuTahn McClain (17) makes a one-handed catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Georgia won 16-6 over Kentucky. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (8) runs for a 35-yard reception as he is pushed out of bounds by Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) during the third quarter in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs for a long gain during the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) greets running back Kenny McIntosh (6) after McIntosh scored a 9-yard touchdown run during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) reacts after scoring a 9-yard touchdown run during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats in a NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Kentucky Wildcats place kicker Matt Ruffolo (96) attempts a field goal as Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) and defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) try to block the attempt during the second half of their NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. The field goal attempt by Ruffolo was wide and no good. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) pressures Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) in an incomplete pass during the second half of their NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (2) catches a long pass against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) and defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) during the second half of their NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) tackles Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) for no gain during the first half of their NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) reacts to a play during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats in their NCAA football game at Kroger Field, Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart waves to fans as he leaves the football field after Georgia defeated Kentucky 16-Saturday. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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